Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66
97 Imaging
32 Features
12 Overall
24
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed February 2012
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-S5 was brought out 4 years prior to the TX66 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S5 grades versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony TX66
EX-S5 | TX66 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-S5
TX66 | EX-S5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 115k | Sharper display (+1115k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX66
EX-S5 | TX66 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S5 against the TX66.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and TX66.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $130 | $350 |